U.S. Department of Transportation News
DOT Sweep Removes 2,000 Truckers and CMVs – Trump Administration’s Nationwide
SafeDRIVE Initiative Leads to Out-of-Service Orders, Dozens of Arrests
U.S. DOT Watchdog Launches Probe into Controller Training – The OIG audit comes as the DOT
and FAA have undertaken efforts to “supercharge” hiring to bring 8,900 new controllers on
board by 2028.
Other Federal Mobility News
Miami-Dade County gearing up for massive $927M public transportation project – The proposed
commuter rail route would use the Florida East Coast Railway.
DC brings curbside EV charging stations to each ward in push to make them more accessible –
Curbside electric vehicle charging stations will be available in each ward across D.C., as part of a
new pilot program aiming to make the chargers more accessible.
Washington, DC orders 100 additional hybrid and battery-electric buses from New Flyer – The
order is utilizing options offered in a contract with a base order of 100 buses in Feb. 2025.
Waymo’s next-gen robotaxi is ready for passengers – The company plans to start passenger trips
with employees in San Francisco and LA, followed by public riders.
Stuck With an Empty Factory, Ford Seeks a New Market – The company, long focused on cars
and trucks, plans to begin manufacturing large batteries used by utilities, data centers, other
businesses, and homeowners.
